Braiding Boot Camp 2025

Day 1: Foundation & Natural Hair Care

*Objective: Build a strong foundation in hair health, product knowledge, and basic braiding.

• Introduction & Welcome (15 minutes)

• Meet & Greet

• Overview of the course and expectations.

• What students will achieve by the end of the boot camp.

• Understanding hair types & Textures (30 minutes)

• Identifying different hair types (straight, wavy, curly, and coily)

• How to assess hair health before braiding

• Product knowledge & hair prep (1 hour)

• Best Shampoos, conditioners, and treatments for different hair types.

• Scalp care and moisture retention.

• Proper detangling and blow-drying techniques

• Basic Braiding Techniques (2 hours)

• 3-strand braids

• 2-strand twists

• Cornrows (without extensions)

• Hands on practice with manikin heads and/or partners

• Q&A and Recap of the 

day (30 minutes)

• Troubleshooting common mistakes

.Homework: Practice basic braids at home

Day 2: Extensions & Precision Parting

*Objective: Introduce students to extension braiding, parting  technique, and advanced styles. 

•  Review & Warm-up Session (30 Minutes)

• Quick refresh of Day 1 techniques

•  Address common challenges

•  Mastering parting Techniques (1 hour)

• How to create clean, sharp parts.

• Tools for precision parting (rat-tail combs, clips, and gel)

• Sectioning for different braid styles.

• Adding extensions (2 hours)

• Understanding different types of braiding hair

•  How to prep synthetic hair for braiding 

• Step by step process of knotless braids and feed-in braids

• Hands on practice with manikin heads or partners

• Advanced Braiding Styles (1.5 Hours)

• Box Braids

• Feed-in Cornrows

• Small vs. Large Braids

Q&A and Homework Assignment (30 minutes)

.Practice at Home

Day 3: Mastering Braiding Techniques

*Objective: Refine techniques, troubleshoot issues, and introduce business skills. 

• Review & Warm-up Session (30 minutes)

• Hands - on practice and corrections

• Perfecting your braids 92 hours)

•  Finishing techniques (trimming flyaways, mousse, application, setting with hot water)

• .Symmetry and tension control

• Braiding speed and efficiency

•  Common Mistakes & Fixes (1 hour)

• How to fix loose braids

• Correcting uneven parts

• Adjusting tightness for scalp health

• Braiding as a Business 91.5 hours) 

• Pricing your services 

• marketing strategies to attract clients.

• Social media tips for hairstylists

• How to take professional photos of your work 

• Final Q&A + Certification & Closing Remarks (30 minutes) 

• Students receive certificates

• Group photos & networking.